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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13350

Second edition
2015-10-01

Fans — Performance testing of jet fans

Ventilateurs — Essai de performance des ventilateurs accélérateurs

Reference number
ISO 13350:2015(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... vii
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms............................................................................................................................................................ 4
5 Characteristics to be measured.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
5.1 General............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
5.2 Thrust.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.3 Input power................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.4 Sound levels................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.5 Vibration velocity.................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.6 Volume flowrate...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6 Instrumentation and measurements............................................................................................................................................... 6
6.1 Dimension and areas.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Rotational speed..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.3 Thrust.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.3.1 Force balance systems.................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.3.2 Force transducers............................................................................................................................................................ 6
6.4 Input power................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
6.5 Sound level.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
6.6 Vibration velocity.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
6.7 Volume flowrate...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.7.1 Instruments for the measurement of pressure...................................................................................... 7
6.7.2 Instruments for the measurement of temperature............................................................................. 7
7 Determination of thrust................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
7.1 General............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
7.2 Suspended configuration................................................................................................................................................................ 7
7.3 Supported configuration................................................................................................................................................................. 9
7.4 Test procedures.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
7.5 Test enclosure........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
8 Determination of sound level................................................................................................................................................................13
8.1 General......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
8.2 Test arrangement................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
8.3 Enclosure suitability........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
8.4 Measurement procedure.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
9 Determination of vibration velocity...............................................................................................................................................16
9.1 General......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
9.2 Test arrangement................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
9.3 Test procedure....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
9.4 Acceptance vibration velocity.................................................................................................................................................. 16
10 Determination of flowrate........................................................................................................................................................................17
10.1 General......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
10.2 Upstream chamber method....................................................................................................................................................... 17
10.3 Upstream Pitot traverse method........................................................................................................................................... 18
10.4 Directly connected flowrate-measuring device........................................................................................................ 18
11 Presentation of results.................................................................................................................................................................................20
11.1 Product description.......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
11.2 Product performance...................................................................................................................................................................... 21

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12 Tolerances and conversion rules.......................................................................................................................................................21

12.1 Tolerances................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
12.2 Conversion rules.................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Annex A (informative) Illustration of reference sound source...............................................................................................24
Annex B (informative) Correction of sound pressure levels......................................................................................................25
Annex C (informative) Non-dimensional coefficients.......................................................................................................................26
Annex D (normative) Efficiency based on thrust measurements.........................................................................................28
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

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Foreword
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Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL:  Foreword - Supplementary information
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 117, Fans.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 13350:1999) which has been technically
revised. The main changes are the following:
— General (dated references on standards updated, e.g. ISO 5801:2007);
— Clause 2 “Normative references” (references supplemented and updated);
— Clause 3 “Terms and definitions” (addition of 3.2.1 “gross fan outlet area”, 3.5.1 “motor input power”,
3.5.2 “impeller power”, 3.8.2 “thrust/motor input power ratio”);
— Figure 1 “Gross and effective fan outlet areas” (modified by marking of “gross fan outlet area A2”);
— Clause 4 “Symbols and abbreviated terms” (supplemented and updated);
— 6.4 “Input power” (correction for density);
— 7.1 “Determination of thrust” (correction for density);
— 7.4 “Test procedures” (change of recommended calibration intervals);
— Figure 7 “Thrust measuring enclosure” (modified by reducing the minimum distance between fan
casing and floor/ceiling/wall);
— 8.1 “Determination of sound level” (Introduction of possibility to use other International Standards e.g.
ISO 13347);
— 8.3 “Enclosure suitability” (requirement on running speed of the reference sound source deleted);
— 9.2 “Test arrangement” for determination of vibration velocity (Figure 9 “Vibration measuring position
for jet fans” and requirement to use this configuration deleted);
— 9.3 “Test procedure” (general reference to ISO 14695);

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— 10.2 “Upstream chamber method” (“venturi nozzle” replaced by “bellmouth”);

— 10.4 “Directly connected flowrate-measuring” (“venturi nozzle” replaced by “bellmouth”);
— 11.2 “Product performance” (reference to density 1,2 kg/m3 added);
— Annex C (informative) (change of title: “Conversion rules” replaced by “Non-dimensional coefficients”);
— Annex C (informative) (several character changed);
— Annex C (informative) (subclause on “Non-dimensional thrust/power ratio” added);
— Annex D (normative) (new normative Annex on “Efficiency based on thrust measurements”).

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Introduction
The need for a new edition of ISO 13350 has been evident for some time. The use of the so-called
jet fan to assist in the control of quality of air in vehicle and train tunnels has become increasingly
popular. Longitudinal methods of ventilation can show advantages in both capital cost and running cost
compared to alternative systems. Smoke and pollution control in emergency conditions can be readily
provided. Jet fans can also be used for ventilation and smoke control in enclosed car parks.
This International Standard deals with the determination of those performance criteria essential to the
correct application of jet fans. In describing the test and rating procedures, numerous references are
made to ISO 5801 as well as to other relevant International Standards.

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Fans — Performance testing of jet fans

1 Scope
This International Standard deals with the determination of those technical characteristics needed
to describe all aspects of the performance of jet fans as defined in ISO 13349. It does not cover those
fans designed for ducted applications, nor those designed solely for air circulation, e.g. ceiling fans
and table fans.
The test procedures described in this International Standard relate to laboratory conditions. The
measurement of performance under on-site conditions is not included.

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1940-1, Mechanical vibration — Balance quality requirements for rotors in a constant (rigid) state —
Part 1: Specification and verification of balance tolerances
ISO 3744, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using
sound pressure — Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane
ISO 5801:2007, Industrial fans — Performance testing using standardized airways
ISO 13347 (all parts), Industrial fans — Determination of fan sound power levels under standardized
laboratory conditions
ISO 13349, Fans — Vocabulary and definitions of categories
ISO 14694, Industrial fans — Specifications for balance quality and vibration levels
ISO 14695, Industrial fans — Method of measurement of fan vibration
IEC 60034-2-1, Rotating electrical machines — Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and
efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles)
IEC 60034-14, Rotating electrical machines — Part 14: Mechanical vibration of certain machines with shaft
heights 56 mm and higher — Measurement, evaluation and limits of the vibration severity

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO  13349, ISO  5801 and the
following apply.
3.1
effective fan dynamic pressure
pd
conventional quantity representative of the dynamic component of the fan output, calculated, in the
particular case of a jet fan, from the effective fan outlet velocity and the inlet density
Note 1 to entry: The effective fan dynamic pressure will not be the same as the average of the dynamic pressures
across the section because it excludes from consideration that part of the dynamic energy flux, which is due only
to departures from uniform axial velocity distribution.

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3.2.1
gross fan outlet area
A2
surface plane bounded by the downstream extremity of the air-moving device
Note  1  to  entry:  Gross fan outlet area is, by convention, taken as the gross area in the outlet plane inside the
casing or duct or silencer, (see Figure 1) without taken into account any obstructions inside the fan outlet.

3.2.2
effective fan outlet area
Aeff
<jet fan> outlet area with deductions for motors, fairings, or other obstructions (in the particular case
of a jet fan)
Note 1 to entry: If the silencer centrebody reaches the outlet plane of the fan, then, the effective fan outlet area is
defined as the annulus area at the fan outlet plane, as shown in Figure 1a).

Note 2 to entry: If the fan has a silencer without centrebody [see Figure 1b)], the effective fan outlet area will be
close to the cross- sectional area inside the silencer in order to clear any exit bellmouth form.

Note 3 to entry: If the centrebody (motor or silencer core) does not extend to the outlet plane, the effective fan
outlet area will approach the annulus area between the casing and the motor, but with some increase, as defined
in Figure 1c), for the distance between the centrebody and the outlet. Where the motor is on the upstream side,
Figure 1c) is applied to the impeller hub rather than the motor, as illustrated.

Note  4  to entry:  For comparisons within the scope of research and development, alternative definitions have
been used with some success.

Figure 1 — Gross and effective fan outlet areas

3.3
effective fan outlet velocity
veff
velocity calculated from thrust at standard conditions, the standard air density, and the effective
fan outlet area
Note 1 to entry: See 11.2.

3.4
fan outlet velocity
v2
velocity calculated from the thrust at standard conditions, divided by gross fan outlet area, A2
3.5.1
motor input power
Pe
electrical power supplied at the terminals of the electric motor drive

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3.5.2
impeller power
Pr
mechanical power supplied to the impeller of the fan
3.5.3
fan air power
Pu
conventional power output at standard conditions; in the particular case of a jet fan, product of inlet
volume flow and effective fan dynamic pressure
3.6
impeller tip speed
vp
peripheral speed of the impeller blade tips
3.7
thrust
Tm, Tc
fan thrust measured (Tm) or calculated (Tc) in accordance with this International Standard at
standard conditions
3.8.1
thrust/impeller power ratio
rr
thrust divided by impeller power
Note 1 to entry: The thrust/impeller power ratio is calculated as r r = Tm/Pr.

3.8.2
thrust/motor input power ratio
re
thrust divided by motor input power
Note 1 to entry: The thrust/motor input power ratio is calculated as re = Tm/Pe.

3.9
fan guard
guard designed to prevent the ingestion of relatively large foreign bodies, such as drink cans, and
sometimes fitted to the inlet and outlet of jet fans
Note  1  to  entry:  Guards can have a marked effect on the thrust performance and noise level. Where they are
specified, measurements should be made with these guards in place.

3.10
chamber
airway in which the air velocity is small compared with that at the fan inlet or outlet
3.11
test enclosure
room, or other space protected from draught, in which the fan and test airways are situated
3.12
impeller balance grade
G grade as specified in ISO 14694
3.13
fan vibration velocity
unfiltered root mean square (r.m.s.) vibration velocity over the frequency range 10  Hz to 10  kHz
measured in accordance with this International Standard and with ISO 14695

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